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naturalism

noun

ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm

Definition of naturalism

as in realism

realistic depiction in art and literature a major exponent of naturalism, Theodore Dreiser depicted life's harsh realities unflinchingly and without moral judgment

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Recent Examples of naturalism The style of it was realism, deeply grounded in naturalism, a lot more restraint. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 Da Costa realizes that journey with unforced naturalism, as if the camera just happened to be there to capture it. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Their outsize presence in mythological paintings is of course not a question of reality—of naturalism—at all. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 In this delightful piece of armchair naturalism, Henion’s goal is to change our vilification of darkness, to see it instead as a restorative balm, and to stoke curiosity about nocturnal landscapes and creatures. — The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for naturalism

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Rather than straightforward realism, Corn shows American Gothic to be the product of a thorough engagement with pattern and form.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
And Truist analyst Joseph Civello, who said he was encouraged by Denton’s style and realism, noted that there is still much work to be done given the tough operating environment.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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